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Nikon at Jones Beach Theater Reopens After Sandy’s Devastation
Emerging from the Destruction of Superstorm Sandy, Live Nation Returns Nikon at Jones Beach Theater to New York Music Fans After Intense Collaborative Effort - June 01, 2013 - Live Nation Entertainment
International Day of Slayer Becomes Yearly Holiday
Recognizing that Slayer is a symbol of all that's right with metal, the heavy metal holiday "International Day of Slayer" has become a yearly holiday to celebrate metal through the metaphor of Slayer on June 6th of each year. - June 01, 2013 - National Day of Slayer
LaVergne Writer Uses Book Sales to Help Others
Local writer, Kelly Griffin, a resident of LaVergne Tennessee, sets out to use profit from her eBook to fund website and help others make their dreams come true. The ten thousand word short story called, The Visionary – The Gift, is available for sale on Amazon.com for $2.99. Kelly’s... - June 01, 2013 - Change Your Destiny
Who Wants to Love Love? Apparently, We All Do. New Indie Author Shows Us That It's Possible to Overcome Tragedy and Find Love When You Least Expect It.
Love Love - A New Adult Contemporary Romance Novel: A story about letting go, trusting your heart, and rediscovering love. - May 31, 2013 - Beth Michele Author
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XPAND 3D Hosted 3D Workshop on Content Creation Huge Success at Cannes International Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival Official Technical Partner, hosted a dynamic workshop on 3D content creation at the "Festival de Cannes" on May 16. - May 31, 2013 - Xpand
MTM Cincinnati Actor Wade Guthrie on the Investigation Discovery Channel
Congratulations to MTM Actor Wade Guthrie for recently booking a National TV Show on the Investigation Discovery Show called “I Was Murdered.” He starred as a young man named Adam who was suspected of killing his girlfriend. Wade is currently a busy actor in the Midwest. One of his... - May 31, 2013 - Model Talent Management Agency Cincinnati
Nigerian Entertainer Tops U.S. Charts
Bashan'e, a new, beautiful, pop, R&B, and international music artist has hit the top of U.S. independent artist charts with her new hit single Love Me. - May 30, 2013 - Bashan'e
Hockey and Basketball Playoffs Inspire Massive $150,000 Casino Bonus Giveaway
It’s playoffs season on the basketball court and on the ice and Intertops Casino is celebrating with a leaderboard contest that will see $30,000 in bonuses given to players each week in June and a $1000 cash grand prize awarded at the end of the promotion. With a total of $150,000 in bonus cash, The Playoffs! casino bonus giveaway could be the best tailgating and victory party of the playoff season. - May 30, 2013 - Intertops Casino, Poker and Sportsbook
Cops and Robbers Slot Game Now Free to Play After Facebook Poll
Earlier this month Freeslot.com, the world’s largest entirely free slots site, asked its Facebook Friends which new game they’d like to have. The three-to-one favorite was Busted! so the cops and robbers themed game is now one of 12 completely free online slots available on the site. It... - May 30, 2013 - FreeSlot.com
Marilyn Monroe: 87th Birthday, June 1st
In the Caribbean novel "By the sea, back then," Hollywood-star Marilyn Monroe is still alive. The story is about fish and females and Marilyn takes over the voice of women. The place of action is British Honduras, which today is Belize, in the year 1952. On the small island Caye Caulker... - May 29, 2013 - Rothenstein
VirtualMob Announces Availability of Point-at-Me Augmented Reality Platform
Self-Serve Mobile based Platform, enabling Augmented Reality Applications for Brands in Minutes. - May 29, 2013 - virtualmob
Steve Wingfield's New Book "Winning the Race Everyday" Offers 365 Days of Inspirational Reading and is Set for Release on June 12,2013
Steve Wingfield New Book "Winning the Race Everyday", a 365-day devotional is based on Steve's popular “Keep Your Drive” Alive Series. Endorsed by nationally published authors and friends in the motorsports community, "Winning the Race Everyday" features a race-themed “flag” system to guide readers through its pages. - May 29, 2013 - Victory Weekend
iNOODS Helps Indie Filmmakers Get Exposure
iNOODS gives Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller and Dark Drama indie filmmakers what they need most – Exposure. - May 29, 2013 - Matterstone
Doreen Spicer-Dannelly and Spicerack Productions Inc. Scheduled to Film “Playground Politix” in Efforts to Promote and End Gender Bullying
On June 1st, 2013 the Old San Juan Restaurant in Atwater Village, located at 2830 Fletcher Drive Los Angeles, CA 90039, will serve as a fundraising hub for the upcoming film “Playground Politix”. In efforts to fund a musically driven short film about all-American girls and boys battling... - May 28, 2013 - Spicerack Productions, Inc.
Presque Isle Downs & Casino Caters to High Rollers
Presque Isle Downs & Casino recently renovated its casino floor to better accommodate high rollers. High-end slot and blackjack players will experience an improved standard of comfort and privacy in the new 2050-square-foot high roller room located in the southwest corner of the... - May 28, 2013 - MTR
Indonesian/American Singing Duo Make History Being Asked to Sing at Presidential Campain Rally for Prabowo Subianto Event
JohnPaul and Linda, an Indonesian and American singing duo made history by being the first Indonesian/American entertainers asked to perform at a presidential campaign rally for Prabowo Subianto's election in Los Angeles, California this past weekend successfully in front of two thousand people. - May 28, 2013 - JohnPaul and Linda
Leading St. Charles Cafe-Art Studio Announces Versatile Summer Camps for Children This June
Studio Gallo Blu, the leading café-art studio in St. Charles will be hosting summer camps this June for children from 6-13 years and involve classes on castle drawing, fashion designing, mixed media & more. - May 27, 2013 - studiogalloblu.com
Asian Pacific Women's Center Eleventh Annual Metamorphosis Gala
Asian Pacific Women’s Center: 11th Annual Metamorphosis Gala. Honoring US Bank, Change A Life Foundation, and Jin Kim. The Asian Pacific Women’s Center (APWC) hosted their 11th Annual Metamorphosis Gala on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00pm. The event which was held at the Walt Disney Hall... - May 25, 2013 - Asian Pacific Women's Center
Little Fashions Boutique Looks at Kids Fall 2013 Clothing Trends Which Mix Lux Looks with Playful Colors and Prints
Covering key children's clothing trends for Fall 2013 witnessed on the runway shows of Europe & US. - May 24, 2013 - Little Fashions Boutique
Vietnam Veteran Producing Multimedia Documentary About Vietnam War and the Aftermath
Viet Nam: An Inner-View Helps Break Silence and Raise Awareness; Contains Never-before seen video and photos from the conflict in Vietnam. - May 24, 2013 - Viet Nam: An Inner-View
Kentucky Monthly Partners with Celebrated Artist to Create Issue Cover
10 signed, numbered limited-edition prints of cover artwork by Aaron Kizer to be awarded to attendees of bluegrass music festival. - May 24, 2013 - Kentucky Monthly
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Linzi Stoppard & FUSE Headline Istanbul Classical Festival with £1Million Swarovski Crystal Violins
The Deep Springs Entertainment world leading electric violin duo FUSE perform in Istanbul showcasing their £1,000,000 crystal violins created exclusively for Linzi Stoppard and Ben Lee by Swarovski Crystal. On 18th December at Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Centre in Istanbul, the... - May 23, 2013 - Deep Springs Ent
New Music from Niva Burning the Charts
Niva the soul diva releases new music fast climbing to the top of the charts. - May 23, 2013 - New Black Music.net
Historic Jail Opens Its Doors to Film Makers Before Renovations
The historic Saint Louis County Jail, located in Duluth, Minn. is opening its doors to filmmakers and musicians who will be given the opportunity to use this unique structure for their film projects before it gets renovated. - May 23, 2013 - Blue Limit Development
Bestselling Author Named Finalist in 2013 International Book Awards
Bestselling, award winning book honored by 2013 International Book Awards - May 23, 2013 - National Institute of Whole Health
Stan Lee, William Shatner, "Charmed" and "Firefly" Reunion Q&As, Comics Panels, Evening Parties, Movies Fuel Largest Programming Schedule at Wizard World Philadelphia
Q&A sessions featuring Stan Lee, William Shatner, the casts of "Charmed" and "Firefly," comics panels, movie screenings, parties and more highlight programming options at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 30 - June 2 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Henry Winkler, Manu Bennett, James Marsters and Ray Park are among the other stars conducting Q&As, and Marvel sessions lead four days packed with comic-themed programming. - May 23, 2013 - Fan Expo HQ
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Gifted Kazakh Girl Overcomes Poverty and Lands Film/Recording Contract
Humanitarian and Film/Music Entertainment story about an extremely talented girl who overcame poverty with the help of her extraordinary talent and just signed a film/recording contract. She has always given her time to charitable causes and has vowed to donate a substantial portion of her music sales to charity. - May 21, 2013 - UpOrDown Entertainment
Coverlist's Book Discovery Website Selected as Publishing Hackathon Finalist
First-ever publishing hackathon in New York awarded a digital book list called Coverlist a finalist and the book discovery website will be presented at Book Expo. - May 21, 2013 - Coverlist
Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses Worn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
The iconic Oliver Goldsmith Manhattan sunglasses worn by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's have been re-released. - May 21, 2013 - EyeGoodies.com
$1,000 Cash Prize in DesktopPaints Animation Contest 2013
DesktopPaints, the maker of leading software for desktop and video animations, invites all artists to a worldwide competition. The goal for the participants is to create the most innovative and interesting animated video, made with DesktopPaints' DP Animation Maker. The first prize winner will get... - May 20, 2013 - DesktopPaints
Thea Harris Releases Touching New Single
Thea Harris has released yet another reflective and artistically composed single from her sophomore album, which is currently in full production. The song, Intimacy, is a prayer that shares a desperate need to develop a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God, understanding that He never wants us to be disconnected from Him; that His desire is to always keep us near as He continually pours His love into us. - May 20, 2013 - Thea Harris Music Inc.
Eisner Award Nominee Julian Totino Tedesco's Variant Cover of Robert Kirkman's ‘‘The Walking Dead #1’’ Debuts at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
A variant cover of Robert Kirkman's "The Walking Dead #1" comic drawn by Julian Totino Todesco will be provided free to full-price attendees at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 30 - June 2 at the Pennsylvania convention Center. It is Skybound's third Limited Edition Cover in the Wizard World series. - May 19, 2013 - Fan Expo HQ
The Bear Volume 2’s Kickstarter is in Full Swing
After successfully self-publishing their first book, Ryan Sohmer and Becky Dreistadt are thrilled to launch their second volume in this illustrated and humorous series of parenting books. - May 18, 2013 - Blind Ferret
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Brantford Twin Valley Zoo Now Open for Season as One of Top Attractions in Ontario
The Brantford Twin Valley Zoo officially opened for the summer season on May 4. Hundreds of guests were able to enjoy the great sunshine that greeted the venue’s 2013 opening. This year, the zoo is expected to bring in thousands of visitors from across the cities of Ontario to delight in the... - May 18, 2013 - Twin Valley Zoo
Proof the Spice of Life is Truly Found at Home
Statistics compiled by SpoofTroupe Los Angeles show relationships with a "third wheel" have a more multi-dimensional approach in the digital age as proven by Pesky Mr. P - Dinner Crasher a current short video seen on Youtube. - May 18, 2013 - Spoof Troupe
Emerging Author Bret Tallent Releases His First eBook on Amazon.com and Joins BookDaily.com
BookDaily.com is pleased to announce that Bret Tallent will be featured on the popular book sampling site – joining the ranks of the most famous authors in the world. As a featured author, the first chapters of Tallent's books are now available to thousands of readers to sample – free of charge. At BookDaily, book fans can browse, search and read first chapters from a selection of more than 80,000 titles. - May 17, 2013 - Bret Tallent
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Travel Channel Hosts Mobile Zip Line
Mobile Zip Line, by Extreme Engineering, to be hosted on Travel Channel's TV series, Future Scream Machines, May 19th. - May 17, 2013 - Extreme Engineering
Jungle Jumps Introduces “Instant Playhouse” Inflatable
At the AIR Show last month Jungle Jumps, a leading commercial grade inflatable manufacturer, debuted the “Instant Playhouse” Inflatable. This patent pending inflatable is a life size instant playhouse. The Instant Playhouse features functional inflatable furniture that is both... - May 17, 2013 - Jungle Jumps
MotionElements Invites Artists to Sell Apple Motion Templates in June 2013
MotionElements announces the launch of Apple Motion Templates in June 2013 to address the continued appeal of video templates and potential growth of the Apple Motion userbase. In preparation, Motion template Authors are invited to upload their works to MotionElements to take advantage of its online marketplace. - May 17, 2013 - MotionElements
Last Qualifying Round for Red Flush Casino’s Red Hot Reels Looms Near
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Top Selling Mystery Now Available in Audio Book Format
As the Twig is Bent, the original best-selling Matt Davis Mystery, has been released in audio book format, and is now available from Audible.com and the iTunes Book Store. - May 16, 2013 - Author Joe Perrone Jr. d/b/a Escarpment Press
First-Ever Titusville Heritage Festival Slated for June 1
More than 25 local farms, artisans and organizations will come together at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville to celebrate the customs and culture of Titusville at the first-ever Titusville Heritage Festival on June 1. - May 16, 2013 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville